Month: November 2015

The holiday season is full of great traditions. Here’s one of my faves. These Spiced Molasses Crinkle Cookies + A Bottle of Chilled Champagne + A Tree to Decorate + Some Amazing Friends = A Great Tradition in my Household!… Continue Reading →

A friend reminded me of this recipe in her travels to New Orleans. This very special ‘salami’ is served as an accoutrement on a cheese plate and it was delish! A thinly sliced medallion of this log is especially tasty with… Continue Reading →

The no-knead bread was made very popular a few years back by the New York Times. I’ve made several variations of this bread and the results have always be delish! Here’s a yummy variation that includes some of the goodness… Continue Reading →

Never cooked pork belly? Here’s an easy meal to get you excited about this ultra flavorful but often underrated cut. Give it a try…you will love it! Or try this recipe for a dose of soulful braised goodness. Believe me, you’ll… Continue Reading →

It’s my friend’s 40th birthday and we’re throwing her a surprise party. I’m of course in charge of food (shocker!). She is a lover of lemon desserts so this seemed like an appropriate sweet ending to her bash. Happy Birthday V!… Continue Reading →

Looking for a fall inspired alternative to your reliable tomato soup. Whip up a batch of this soup on a cool fall day. Pair with a ooey gooey perfectly browned grilled cheese and lunch is served my friends. This recipe is a great… Continue Reading →

Delicata Squash is definitely new to me. Yet another beautiful squash to add to the repertoire. But is it a summer or winter squash? How do we define summer vs. winter squash anyway? Some say the difference is in the… Continue Reading →

Some friends were stopping by this weekend for an impromptu visit and certainly, a sweet nibble was in order. Remember the pie crust from this post and the crumble from this one? Keep both in your fridge and you’ll always have… Continue Reading →

This is a great fall / winter meal and makes for a much faster alternative to turkey or another time consuming holiday roast. Make this when late season plums are still available for the best flavor. Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Spiced… Continue Reading →

Candy making is like science class (less the lab reports). Temperatures are critical to success and a candy thermometer is a must! Great thing about making this candy is that it is done, start to end in about 25 minutes! Class dismissed!… Continue Reading →

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Welcome to the T! I’m Val, a creative insomniac living with my Newfoundlander pup in Toronto. My pages are filled with my adventures outside of work and the life I share with my friends & family. Through my posts, I hope to share them with you too! Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again very soon!